Rescued Turtles Return to Gwydir Wetlands After Rehabilitation

Thirteen turtles are back in New South Wales wetlands. The 10 broad-shelled and 3 Murray River turtles were released into the Gingham waterhole in the Gwydir Wetlands in late September 2026 after care at Taronga Zoo Dubbo. They were rescued in April after WaterNSW paused environmental flows, which resumed under May liability laws and refilled the site.